Insights for ISPs

Network optimization tips, RADIUS tutorials, and the latest updates from the MikroRadius team.

Guide • 5 min read

MikroTik ISP Network Design: IP Planning, Topology, Redundancy & Scaling (2026)

Before you buy hardware or write a single config, you need a network design. This guide covers IP addressing schemes, topology planning for FTTH/wireless ISPs, hardware selection, redundancy strategies, addressing CGNAT vs. public IP, and scaling from 50 to 10,000 subscribers.

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Tutorial • 4 min

MikroTik Bandwidth Test, Torch & Speed Test: Measure and Diagnose Network Speed

How fast is your link REALLY? MikroTik has built-in tools to measure throughput between routers, monitor per-IP bandwidt...

Tutorial • 5 min

MikroTik RouterOS Scripting Deep Dive: Variables, Loops, Functions & Error Handling

RouterOS scripting is more powerful than most admins realize. Beyond simple one-liners, you can write full programs with...

Tutorial • 8 min

MikroTik EoIP & VPLS Tunnels: Layer 2 VPN Over the Internet

Need to extend a VLAN or broadcast domain across the internet? EoIP and VPLS let you bridge two or more remote sites at...

Tutorial • 19 min

MikroTik OSPF Setup: Dynamic Routing for Multi‑Router Networks (2026 Guide)

Stop manually adding static routes on every router. OSPF automatically discovers, calculates, and updates the best paths...

Tutorial • 20 min

MikroTik Port Forwarding & NAT Guide: Host Servers Behind Your Router

Learn how to forward ports on MikroTik using dst-nat rules – host web servers, game servers, IP cameras, and more behi...

Tutorial • 9 min

MikroTik Queue Tree & HTB: Advanced Traffic Shaping (Beyond Simple Queues)

Simple Queues are great for basic speed limits, but Queue Trees give you hierarchical, granular control – guaranteed b...

Tutorial • 17 min

How to Configure DNS and DoH (DNS over HTTPS) on MikroTik Router

DNS is the backbone of every internet connection – and it's often the weakest link in your privacy chain. This guide s...

Tutorial • 12 min

How to Set Up L2TP/IPsec VPN on MikroTik Router (Built‑in Client Support, No App Needed)

L2TP/IPsec is the only VPN protocol with native client support on Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, and Linux – no third‑par...

Tutorial • 6 min

MikroTik DHCP Server Advanced: Option 82, Static Leases & Relay (2026)

Go beyond basic DHCP. Learn about DHCP relay, Option 82 (circuit‑ID), static leasing, custom options (PXE, TFTP), and pe...

Tutorial • 6 min

MikroTik Bonding: Link Aggregation & LACP Setup (2026)

Combine multiple Ethernet links for higher throughput and failover. Learn bonding modes (802.3ad LACP, active‑backup, ba...

Tutorial • 6 min

The Dude on MikroTik: Network Monitoring & Mapping Guide (2026)

Monitor your entire network from a single dashboard. Learn how to install The Dude, auto‑discover devices, set up alerts...

Tutorial • 6 min

MikroTik LTE Setup Guide: Primary & Failover Internet (2026)

Add LTE/4G/5G connectivity to your MikroTik router for backup or primary internet. This guide covers modem configuration...

Tutorial • 7 min

BGP on MikroTik: Beginner's Guide to Internet Edge Routing (2026)

Connect your network to the internet with full BGP control. Learn BGP basics, eBGP setup with upstream providers, prefix...

Tutorial • 6 min

Running Containers on MikroTik RouterOS v7: Pi‑hole, Unbound & More

Turn your MikroTik router into an application server. Learn how to run Linux containers (Pi‑hole, AdGuard Home, Unbound)...

Tutorial • 6 min

ZeroTier on MikroTik: Easy VPN Without Public IPs (Full Setup Guide)

No public IP? No problem. ZeroTier creates secure, software-defined networks that work behind NAT, firewalls, and dynami...

Tutorial • 6 min

MikroTik Scheduler & Scripting: Automate Your Network (2026 Guide)

Stop performing repetitive tasks manually. Learn how to use MikroTik's built‑in scheduler and scripting language to auto...

Tutorial • 6 min

Dual-WAN Load Balancing & Failover on MikroTik (PCC + Recursive Routing)

Combine two internet connections for higher speed and automatic failover. This guide covers PCC load balancing, recursiv...

Tutorial • 6 min

MikroTik WireGuard Performance Tuning & Optimization (2026 Deep Dive)

Is your MikroTik WireGuard VPN slower than expected? This guide covers advanced optimization techniques: MSS clamping, C...

Tutorial • 7 min

WireGuard with VLAN Tagging on MikroTik: Segment VPN Users Like a Pro

Need to place remote WireGuard VPN users into specific VLANs (Guest, Staff, IoT)? This guide shows how to combine WireGu...

Tutorial • 7 min

WireGuard + OSPF on MikroTik: Dynamic Routing for Scalable VPN Networks

Static routes don't scale. Combine WireGuard with OSPF to automatically exchange routes between sites, handle link failu...

Tutorial • 7 min

CAPsMAN Setup Guide: Centralize Your MikroTik WiFi Network (2026)

Managing multiple MikroTik access points one by one is tedious. CAPsMAN turns your router into a central WiFi controller...

Tutorial • 8 min

WireGuard Hub-and-Spoke VPN on MikroTik: Central Office with Multiple Branches

Need to connect three or more branch offices to a central headquarters? This tutorial shows how to build a scalable hub‑...

Tutorial • 6 min

Site-to-Site WireGuard VPN on MikroTik: Connect Two Offices Securely (2026 Guide)

Need to link two office networks as if they were one? This tutorial shows how to build a fast, secure site‑to‑site WireG...

Tutorial • 7 min

How to Set Up Site-to-Site IPsec VPN on MikroTik (Connect Two Offices Securely)

Need to connect two office networks as if they were one? This guide walks you through configuring an IKEv2 IPsec site‑to...

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How to Set Up Bandwidth Management Using Simple Queues on MikroTik

Need to limit internet speed for specific devices or users? MikroTik Simple Queues give you granular control – from per‑...

Tutorial • 8 min

How to Configure VLANs on MikroTik Router (Network Segmentation Made Easy)

VLANs let you split one physical network into multiple isolated networks – perfect for separating guests, IoT devices, o...

Tutorial • 7 min

MikroTik Firewall Basics: Protect Your Router from Attacks

Your MikroTik router is exposed to the internet 24/7. This guide teaches you essential firewall rules – drop invalid pac...

Tutorial • 7 min

How to Set Up a PPPoE Server on MikroTik (ISP & Multi‑Tenant Networks)

PPPoE is the standard for ISP and apartment network authentication. This guide shows you how to create a PPPoE server on...

Tutorial • 3 min

How to Set Up a Hotspot on MikroTik Router (Guest WiFi with Login Page)

Turn your MikroTik router into a professional hotspot with captive portal. This guide covers basic setup, user accounts,...

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How to Set Up WireGuard VPN on MikroTik Router (Fast & Secure)

WireGuard is the fastest, most secure VPN protocol for MikroTik RouterOS v7. This step‑by‑step guide shows how to create...

Tutorial • 2 min

How to Set Up a PPTP Server on MikroTik Router (And Why You Should Think Twice)

PPTP is the fastest VPN to configure on MikroTik, but it's dangerously insecure. This guide shows every CLI and WinBox s...

Tutorial • 3 min

How to Set Up a MikroTik Router from Scratch: A Complete Beginner's Guide (2026)

New to MikroTik? This step‑by‑step tutorial covers WinBox, basic security, LAN/WAN, DHCP, NAT, and a simple firewall – g...

Networking • 3 min

Why We Built MikroRadius (And Why Your Hotspot Management Probably Needs It)

Managing a MikroTik hotspot manually is a pain. Vouchers, PPPoE users, bandwidth limits – it’s overwhelming. Here’s why...